Snack time and more Dora

Payton has deemed the rug in front of the refrigerator as her place to eat snack! I have never once prompted this, in fact, I would prefer her not, but it is too funny to stop her. Each time I say "snack", she automatically sits on the rug:) Too cute!

Payton has also warmed up to the new Dora doll. Hugs and kisses are given freely now and she is fascinated by taking the shoes on and off for Dora - I'm just wondering how long it will take for us to misplace the shoes!

Warm, windy day in January

We enjoyed a day of playing outside yesterday. It was quite windy, but we'll take anytime we can be outside!!

Sharing

Today, Payton received a new Dora doll from Grandpa and Grandma McDaniels. Although she is not sure what to think of her yet, she is at least willing to share a meal with her!! I'm sure she'll warm up to her soon...thanks G&G McD!!

A visit with the Schartz family

Russ, Ryan and Payton playing darts.
P playing on the treadmill!

Luke and Payton hanging out.

Playing ball:)

We were finally able to meet up with some good friends over break; funny thing is, Darci and I had not seen each other since before Luke and Payton were born (that is over 18 months ago)!!! So, neither Luke nor Payton had met each other yet...it was long overdue. We enjoyed chatting the afternoon away while Russ and Ryan were able to catch up on old times; hopefully it won't be as long between visits next time around!

Pig tails and wake-up calls

Kisses for Dora!

Yeah! Payton finally left her hair alone long enough for us to document the pig tails! She doesn't like the process of getting them put in, but once they're in we're good to go.

On another note, this week we had to face reality and head back to the world of work. It was wonderful having 2 weeks off to enjoy each other and our families. As you can guess, we were not looking forward to adjusting back to the early morning wake-up times and schedule - especially Payton. However, it is now the weekend again and we are gearing up for another busy week (as I'm sure you all are).

Christmas Day

Playing patty-cake with Grandma McDaniels
Playing with Maya and Boomer

Kaelyn and Payton

All the grandkids:)

Christmas morning at home - a new pony (well, our version anyway)!!

Christmas Eve

Olivia and Payton raiding grandma's cabinets

Payton pleading Uncle Zach to turn on "Do-a" (Dora)

Opening gifts with Grandma

Hanging out with Grandpa